My Go-To Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe: Classic, Soft

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons (60ml) whole milk, at room temperature
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating, optional)